Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Publications

1.   Anxiety Disorders — This publication provides information about the different anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and social phobia, among others.

   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/anxiety.cfm

2.   Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) — This Web site provides information on generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), including its signs and symptoms, treatment, and where to find help. It also links to publications about GAD from the National Institute of Mental Health.

   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad/index.shtml...

3.   When Worry Gets Out of Control: Generalized Anxiety Disorder — This easy-to-read booklet explains what generalized anxiety disorder is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help.

   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/generalized-anxiety-disorder.shtml

4. Anxiety (Copyright © The AGS Foundation for Healthy Aging) — This fact sheet discusses the symptoms of anxiety, the types of anxiety disorders, and diagnosis and treatment. It is written for the elderly population.

   http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=33

5. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Copyright © Mayo Foundation) — This Web site provides general information about the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.

   http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/generalized-anxiety-disorder/DS00502

6. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) (Copyright © Anxiety Disorders Association of America) — This fact sheet explains the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and how you can treat it. It also links to a self-test so you can see if you are at risk of having GAD.

   http://www.adaa.org/GettingHelp/AnxietyDisorders/GAD.asp

7. Generalized Anxiety Disorder Self-Test (Copyright © Anxiety Disorders Association of America) — Take this simple yes-or-no self-test, then bring the results to your doctor. Your answers to these questions can help your doctor determine whether your symptoms indicate generalized anxiety disorder.

   http://www.adaa.org/GettingHelp/SelfHelpTests/selftest_GAD.asp

Organizations

1.   National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, HHS
2.   National Mental Health Information Center, SAMHSA, HHS
3. AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
4. Anxiety Disorders Association of America
5. Freedom From Fear
6. Mental Health America

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